Asus P8H61/USB3 Manual de usuario

MotherboardP8H61P8H61 PLUSP8H61/USB3

xP8H61 Series specications summaryASUS unique features ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS EPU ASUS TurboV ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EFI BIOS ASUS AI Suite II

xiSupport DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)Form factorATX form factor: 12 in x 8 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)P8H61 Se

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1-1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P8H61 Series motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cablesAcces

ASUS P8H61 Series1-2Intel® H61 Express ChipsetThe Intel® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel®

1-3Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS EFI BIOS (EZ Mode)ASUS brand new EFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that

ASUS P8H61 Series1-4ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS le using the bun

1-5Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change an

ASUS P8H61 Series1-6P8H61 Series1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the

1-7Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layoutP8H61 SeriesPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2PCI1ASM 1083PCI2PCI3USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANELSPDIF_OUTA

iiE6495Second Edition (V2) March 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

ASUS P8H61 Series1-81.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,

1-9Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P8H61 Series1-103. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove the PnP cap

1-11Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate

ASUS P8H61 Series1-121.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to

1-13Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU

ASUS P8H61 Series1-14P8H61 SeriesP8H61 Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMM_A1DIMM_B11.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two D

1-15Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM soc

ASUS P8H61 Series1-16P8H61 Series Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing

1-17Chapter 1: Product introductionVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMsOCZ OCZ3G133

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

ASUS P8H61 Series1-18DDR3-1066 MHz capabilitySS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sidedDIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot

1-19Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure

ASUS P8H61 Series1-201.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the

1-21Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS P8H61 Series1-221.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. This 2

1-23Chapter 1: Product introduction7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.8. USB 2.0

ASUS P8H61 Series1-24• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0

1-25Chapter 1: Product introduction5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (

ASUS P8H61 Series1-266. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives a

1-27Chapter 1: Product introduction8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System po

ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-281.11.1 Installing an operating system .

ASUS P8H61 Series1-281.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restor

2-2 ASUS P8H61 Series2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you sta

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset t

2-4 ASUS P8H61 SeriesWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prom

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-52. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key

2-6 ASUS P8H61 SeriesUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running op

2-8 ASUS P8H61 SeriesBIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The 

vContents2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ... 2-202.5.7 APM ...

2-10 ASUS P8H61 SeriesMenu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the M

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-112.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu p

2-12 ASUS P8H61 SeriesAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for acce

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changi

2-14 ASUS P8H61 SeriesBCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX]This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology

2-16 ASUS P8H61 Series2.4.8 DRAM Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval.Acco

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfu

2-18 ASUS P8H61 SeriesActive Processor Cores [All]Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration opt

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-192.5.2 System Agent CongurationInitiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]Allows you to decide which graphics controller to us

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-20 ASUS P8H61 Series2.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows the auto-d

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] (P8H61/USB3 only)[Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller.[Disabled] Di

2-22 ASUS P8H61 SeriesPower On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.[Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setti

2-24 ASUS P8H61 Series2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control fe

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you

2-26 ASUS P8H61 Series2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the pow

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the

2-28 ASUS P8H61 Series2.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter>

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-292.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

viiDO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the c

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ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 15, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

ixP8H61 Series specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 proc